Athletes / Parents

• Consistent Attendance - Show up for all practices, meets, and team events unless excused in advance.  Be on time and be prepared!

• Positive Effort & Attitude - Come to practice ready to work hard and give your best effort.  Carry a team-first and positive mindset!

• Be Coachable - Listen, learn, and be open to feedback.  Improvement starts with a willingness to try.  Embrace challenges and view mistakes as opportunities to grow.

• Uplift Your Teammates - Encourage and cheer on your teammates during practice and at meets.

• Sportsmanship & Respect - Treat coaches, teammates, opponents, and officials with respect.  Character matters.  Bullying is absolutely unacceptable.

• Embrace Team Culture - Help foster a positive, welcoming atmosphere where everyone belongs.  

• Communicate Honestly - Let coaches know about injuries, absences, or concerns.  Open communication builds trust, and we are here to help you!

• Accountability - Take ownership of your training, recovery, and performance.  You control your preparation!

• Represent Our Program with Pride - Wear your team gear with pride and represent Osseo XC respectively.  This includes in school, at meets, and online.

• Honor Tradition - Honor the legacy of those that ran for Osseo before you -- and continue to build on that foundation and tradition!

Our program will be transitioning to a new method of selecting captains.  All juniors and seniors will be considered “captain candidates” and can earn the title by demonstrating consistent leadership.  Here’s how it will work:

• Leadership starts in summer — Upperclassmen should model positivity, consistency, responsibility, initiative, and inclusivity during off‑season training.  Aspiring captains should have regular attendance at summer practices.

• In-season evaluation — Coaches observe attitude, communication, reliability, and impact during the the season.

• Earned captaincy — Any junior or senior who remains a positive leader in good standing will be named a Team Captain at the banquet

• Multiple captains possible — Leadership is not limited to a set number; all athletes who meet the standard are recognized.

Osseo CC Leadership Standards:

• Positivity — Encourages teammates, brings constructive energy, and helps maintain a welcoming team culture.

• Consistency — Attends summer training, practices, and meets reliably; communicates conflicts responsibly.

• Responsibility — Demonstrates maturity, follows team expectations, and represents the program with integrity.

• Initiative — Takes action without being asked; supports younger athletes; helps organize team routines.

• Inclusivity — Makes all teammates feel valued, regardless of grade or ability.

This system rewards daily actions, encourages authentic leadership, and aims to strengthen our team culture.

The following behaviors are not tolerated and will result in disciplinary action:

     -- Bullying, harassment, or hazing of any kind.

-- Use or possession of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco in accordance with District 279 Policy 541.

-- Academic misconduct or failure to meet school eligibility requirements.

-- Disrespectful or disruptive behavior during team activities or school events.

Violations of this code will result in:

-- Verbal warnings or team discussions

-- Suspension from practices or meets

-- Removal from the team (in severe cases) 

• Ran in a varsity race multiple times during the season (3+ meets), or ran in the varsity race at conference (top 10 for Osseo)

• Any senior that remained in good standing throughout the season

• People that serve as captains or managers